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The Lexington Public Library's virtual book club for our 2016 One Book One Lexington pick, How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon. Join us weekly throughout April as we talk about the book and all the exciting things the library has planned for this year's One
Tuesday, February 27 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The book selected for February 27 is "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
Wednesday, February 21 2024 9:30am - 10:45am
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this is the group for you.
Sunday, February 11 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-site book club, closed to new members
Tuesday, January 30 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The book selected for January 30 is "The Librarianist" by Patrick deWitt.
Saturday, January 27 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Read the book. See the film. Stay for the discussion.
Wednesday, January 17 2024 9:30am - 10:45am
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this is the group for you.
Sunday, January 14 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-site book club, closed to new members
Tuesday, January 02 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The book selected for January 2 is "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.
Wednesday, December 20 2023 9:30am - 10:45am
This group is for anyone and everyone interested in reading and talking about it. If you've been wanting to join a book group, but not sure how find one; this is the group for you.
Meet with a librarian for one-on-one consultation. Please submit the Book a Librarian Appointment Request Form or call 859-231-5500 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday during Library business hours and typically last 30 to 45 minutes.
Join librarians Alexa and Jenny as we talk books. What we're currently loving, what we're hating, and what we can't wait to read next!
JP Johnson gives a biography of William “King” Solomon, hero of the 1833 Cholera epidemic. He also talks about later efforts to memorialize him by the city. This is the first episode in a four part series. Interlude music is “Life’s Ups and Downs” by José
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All Library locations will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The Lexington Public Library's virtual book club for our 2016 One Book One Lexington pick, How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon.
Tuesday, December 12 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Due to ongoing construction to Beaumont's small meeting room the group will be meeting offsite. Please email kpollock@lexpublib.org for directions.
Wednesday, December 13 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Keep warm with dark tales
Tuesday, January 16 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The title selected for January 16 is "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell.
Tuesday, February 13 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm
The title selected for February 13 is "House of Eve" by Sadeqa Johnson.
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Expectations of Service:
- The librarian can only assist with one topic per session.
- A librarian will contact you within 1-2 business days.
- Session will be scheduled within 7 days days of contact.
The Book a Librarian service allows you to reserve a free, 30- to 45-minute session with a librarian.
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Wonderful podcasts and walking tours have been created by our staff. Please enjoy!
Thank you for thinking of the Friends Book Cellar for donating your: books, CDs, DVDs, and current year magazines.
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If books are your thing, this is your place. Browse the newest titles in our collection, take a deep dive into comics and graphic novels with the 741.5 bulletin, request a personalized "bag of books," and more.
The Central Kentucky Cemeteries Maps are powered by Google Maps. Counties include: Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford.
Thursday, February 01 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" by Holly Jackson.
Thursday, January 04 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Calling all mystery fans! Join us for our monthly mystery book club! This month's pick is "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" by Holly Jackson.
Wednesday, December 13 2023 5:00pm - 6:30pm
LGB+Tea is our teen-only LGBTQ+ book club.
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Friends of the Lexington Public Library provides financial, advocacy and volunteer support to the Library. Shop at the Friends Book Cellar in the Central Library for a great selection of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records, all at discounted prices.
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In the fourth and final installment of our virtual bookclub, we'll talk about how the author wraps up, or doesn't wrap up the events in the book. Where are our favorite characters headed? What do we know for sure about Tariq's death? Are we left with more
Join Alexa and Jenny as we talk about the bestseller "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes. This book is beloved by many, but is also controversial. We'll talk about Will and Lou's love story, as well as the issues this book brings up.
Join Alexa and special guest host Ashley as they discuss Colson Whitehead’s bestselling and National Book Award-winning novel The Underground Railroad.
In this episode, Jenny, Alexa, Brian, and Scott discuss their picks for their favorite Sci-Fi books.
